Jalingo

Capital city of Taraba State, Nigeria

Jalingo is the capital city of Taraba State in north eastern Nigeria, named in fulfulde (the word Jalingo means "superior place") and has been estimated with population of 418,000 as of 2018, The city has received the highest number of immigrants mainly from, Kano, Borno, Gombe and the neighboring Cameroon. As of November, 2022 the city is estimated to have around 581,000 people.

The city is dominated (60%) and ruled by Fulani who settled during Fulani Jihad of Usman Dan Fodio. Mumuye, Kuteb and Kona are large minority 25%, 15% and 10% respectively. Wurkum, Hausa, Jukun, Jonjo are found in significant number. Fulfulde, Mumuye, Hausa, and many other local languages are spoken in Jalingo. Location of the Muri Emirate and the Palace of the Empire of Jalingo, a town founded during the Muslim Jihad era.

The wet season in Jalingo is oppressive and cloudy, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it's hot all year round. The average annual temperature ranges from 61 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows and highs of 56 and 105 degrees respectively. With a usual increase in rainfall on the crest and to the windward and a rain shadow on the leeward side, Jalingo's climate exhibits a straightforward pattern of east west climatic zones that has been modified by the influence of some highlands.

With an average daily high temperature of 96 °F, the hot season lasts for 2.3 months, from February 4 to April 15. With an average high of 99 °F and low of 74 °F, March is the hottest month of the year in Jalingo.

The average proportion of sky covered by clouds in Jalingo varies significantly seasonally throughout the year.

Jalingo has a serious health risk from airborne particles, especially dust, which can infiltrate into the deepest portions of the lung and result in asthma episodes, bronchitis, and other lung conditions.